2.) Divorce Dreams
Maile asked me why her friend Melissa has two homes the other day.
me: Ahem. Well….because her mommy and daddy decided they argue too much…you know…like you and Laina.
Oops.
me: I mean…you and Laina can’t live apart or anything like that…but when moms and dads aren’t getting along, sometimes it’s best they don’t live together anymore.
Naturally her next question was regarding whether or not Pat and I might decide to move into separate houses…visions of myself in a hammock swinging from my porch overlooking the water from my downtown apartment with a laptop and wine and Chinese takeout bounced around my mind.
Pat would have the kids on “his” weekend and I would spend my time tweeting about which stilettos I should purchase with my alimony checks. I would have my reading light on until 1am and I would fill my home frivolous items such as mirrors and paintings and a master bedroom dresser. I would sleep in the middle of my bed and I would nibble lemon slices and I would date a Brazilian super model.
Maile: Mom????
me: Huh!?! Oh what? Ahem…I’m sorry where were we??
Maile: Will you and Dad ever live in different houses?
me: No of course not Maile! Daddy and I will never ever live in different houses. Don’t be silly…….that doesn’t sound…appealing…at all…
Now it’s your turn!
Choose a prompt, post it on your blog, and come back and sign Mr. Linky. Be sure to sign up with the actual post URL and not just your basic blog URL (click on the title of your post for that URL). For good comment karma try to comment on the three blogs above your name!!
The Prompts:
(all prompts inspired by this months copy of Oprah Magazine.)
1.) “I’m mad at myself. I’m embarassed. I can’t believe after all these years, I’m still talking about my weight.” Poor Ope. What are you mad at yourself about?
2.) Divorce Dreams…a tempting alternative? A disaster to be avoided? Ever an option? Advice? What’s your take?
3.) What is the joy in your present moment?
4.) List 10 rules you’ve unlearned (meaning 10 things you thought were expected of you or were the “right way” of doing things, but that you now ignore).
5.) Mother’s Day is coming…what is the secret behind the close bond you have with your mom? OR What do you do to create that close bond with your kids?
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Kat you crack me up!! But hey the hammock and lap top and wine do sound appealing….hmmmmm
A hard subject to explain to kids. {*grin*}
Brilliantly hilarious as always! love it.
I’ve just linked up mine. I chose prompt #1. Thanks for the prompt btw! :D
I thought I’d stop by and play this week. :) I chose #3!
One of mine once asked why Ryan had “two mommies.” Some of these topics must be approached delicately, correctamundo?
Oh,, heavens! I have thought about how much easier it would be to be alone many, many times. Not that I’d want to dump my husband forever…..but sometimes when he leaves town for business I think, “Wow! This is kinda nice. Comfy, big bed all to myself, no messes to clean up, no farting or burping to listen to, no hair to clean out of the bathtub…..” Yep, I’ve dreamed it plenty of times.
linked up mine too and great prompts this week
Ha! I remember growing up, and it seemed like none of my friends’ or class-mates’ parents were divorced. Having parents of a kid that young divorce is more common-place now … kind of surprising.
I am divorced, and I promise it’s not that luxurious…although I do love not having to share my comfy bed with a big ole snoring goot! :p
Hmmmm…I almost wrote about that but it was a little too appealing at this particular moment. ;)
Sorry kiddo — but that sounds just WAY too appealing to me!! ;-)
That was really a lot of fun to write :)
My husband and I worked in different states for a year – there were many things that were easier alone, and many things that were harder. Working in the same state brought a whole batch of new problems that took over a year to work through. I never want to be without my love again – for longer than a week.
I went with the mother relationship prompt.
Gosh you make divorce sound appealing. So appealing I might even give up my custody rights….
Your post is hilarious Kat! I wish I hadn’t been so serious in mine now. But I guess my perspective on divorce is serious! lol Love your workshop!
Ahhh…..a girl can dream :) A weekend once in a while like that might not be too bad.
I’m really new to this whole blogging thing so I appreciate your prompts. Gets some ideas going :) Thanks
Your “date” looks so much less hot than you.
Sometimes that life sounds awfully appealing I’m sure to a busy mom like yourself!
Cracking up! The hammock and reading til all hours does make me think…
My kids came up with the same conversation awhile back. “What is a step-dad, mom?” Then my oldest told me how she was the ONLY kid in her class to have both “original” parents living with them. Really?
I loved the prompts this week. As usual! Thanks again… it was a bit challenging, though – my list of 10 things I have unlearned kept me up until 1 a.m.!
Being a divorced mom, at first those weekends off are wonderful. Then they start to get really lonely. Nothing sucks like looking into your child’s bedroom at night and finding an empty bed.
I did love the line about the master bedroom dresser. My partner and I were super excited that we actually got a headboard (an amazing find at the ReStore in town for only $10). Now we dream of someday having matching bedroom furniture. Guess we will have to wait until the kids have grown and gone.
Well, when you describe it like that . . .
Laptop, wine, hammock…doesn’t sound too shabby!
Hysterical. You do wonders with photoshop. I chose the lessons unlearned assignment and gave it a go.
I hate to spoil your fantasy about sleeping in the middle of the bed, but I’ve never slept in the middle. It makes it way too hard to drag myself out of bed at 2 am to go to the bathroom. ;-)
this was really a good excersise for me , it really made me think
You are so funny! I love this post!
LMAO! Priceless, Kathy. This shows both the up’s and down’s of marriage. Too funny.
Oh Kathy, We can all dream right? I think every woman’s mind goes down that road occasionally. My usually involves bar hopping and a pair of skinny jeans and one really really hot pool boy!
Hahaha! That was too funny. Although I am wondering why you chose to put your face in the male body instead of the super model…all more funny!!
Lol! Not the route I pictured this post going, too funny
A hammock on the back porch sounds nice…. hmmmmm
I chose #3 today, my first time to join and I look forward to the next opportunity. It was fun and as soon as I read the “JOY” topic, my sweet Virginia arrived! Thanks for hosting this!
I would spend my time tweeting about which stilettos I should purchase with my alimony checks. hehehe
I thought I was the only one who fantasized about what I could do on MY weekend!!! : )
I’m so glad I’ve not had that discussion with my son yet! My daydreaming about divorce usually turns more towards how to spend the insurance money, but I couldn’t admit that on my blog.
You do crack me up!
I have recurring dreams that I am single again and looking for an apartment. It’s kind of disturbing to me as I worry about what it means. I know I am super happy in the dream, excited to be finding a new place, so that worries me even more!
I just came across your writer’s workshop today via a tweet. I’m so sorry I missed it, but will definitely be back for next week.
What a wonderful idea,
Dana
“I would sleep in the middle of my bed and I would nibble lemon slices and I would date a Brazilian super model.”
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“I would sleep in the middle of my bed and I would nibble lemon slices and I would date a Brazilian super model.”
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I am SO glad my kids haven’t asked about the big D yet. I have daydreamed about all the fab things I’d do.. but then I realized that I’D be responsible for killing all the spiders and taking out the garbage and filling up the gas tanks and it all got really unappealing all of a sudden.
Thanks for doing the workshop. This is my first time participating and I hope it becomes a regular thing for me!
AHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA Oh my that was a perfect post! LOVED it!!! :)
Hey, this is my first time to participate…I kind of modified 3 and 4 to fit what was on my heart today.
I really wanted to do that prompt, but my husband wouldn’t have understood. Anyway, I totally feel you…
Do you need a roommate? I’ll even bring wine! ;-)
Christy
There is always humor here. Thanks for making my day!!!
If everyone who participated in this is supposed to leave a comment, why are there only 41 comments? I thought I was the only mathematical retard on the planet!
sometimes, i have those dreams, too, only we dont have alimony in the Philippines. it’s more of so i can have some peace and quiet in the house…
Hmmm… I have no-one to divorce but that STILL sounded good!
I’ll take the hammock and the laptop, but give me diet coke and some dark chocolate in lieu of the wine. ;)
Your Brazilian model looks like Brad Pitt… a little.
Your divorce dreams made me laugh out loud. I adore Old Dog, but every woman occasionally dreams of a selfish, hedonistic existence untrammeled by boxer shorts and Speed Stick.
I just stumbled on your Writer’s Workshop Wednesdays, and I love it! Great post!
I will be writing today about one of your topics, love it…..